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    27Mar, 2025
    The ICD Conference and Convocation took place on February 22–23, 2025, at SRM Kattankulathur Dental College, SRMIST, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

    The event was held under the esteemed leadership of President Dr. Meera Verma and Secretary General Dr. Y. K. Virmani.

    The organizing committee in Chennai was led by:

    • Dr. S. M. Balaji, National Coordinator
    • Dr. Vivek N., Conference Chairman
    • Dr. K. T. Magesh, Organizing Secretary
    • Dr. C. Deepak, Scientific Chairman

    The program saw participation from over 1,400 delegates representing various institutions across India. Over two days, the conference offered an enriching experience, featuring prominent International and National speakers across two main halls and eight paper presentation halls dedicated to delegates from different colleges.

    The Convocation ceremony was graced by distinguished guests, including Dr. Ian M. Doyle, Global President of the International College of Dentists, who served as the Chief Guest, alongside Guests of Honor Dr. Mahesh Verma and Dr. T. R. Paarivendhar. A notable highlight was the Induction Ceremony, where 31 new fellows were awarded Fellowships in a packed auditorium with a capacity of 3,000 attendees.

    Key recognitions included:

    • Humanitarian Awards for community services, presented to four colleges.
    • ICD Appreciation Awards for nine individuals for their exceptional contributions to humanitarian activities and continuing education.
    • Student Excellence Awards, conferred to 41 students for their outstanding academic achievements.
    • Awards for winners of E-Poster, Reel, and Essay competitions.

    The event was a resounding success, seamlessly blending a grand Convocation ceremony with valuable scientific learning opportunities provided through engaging conference lectures.

    27Mar, 2025
    WORLD ORAL HEALTH DAY 2025 CELEBRATIONS BY ICD SECTION VI & IDA CHANDIGARH STATE BRANCH on 20th March

    To commemorate World Oral Health Day 2025, International College of Dentists, Section VI (India, Sri Lanka & Nepal) & IDA Chandigarh State Branch in collaboration with Health Department Haryana & OHSC, PGIMER, Chandigarh organized Oral Health Talk & Dental Check Up Camp at Government Model Sanskriti Primary School, Village Budhanpur, District Panchkula on 20th March, 2025.

    The Team from Health Department Haryana was lead by Dr. Shivani Hooda, Deputy Civil Surgeon, District Panchkula (Haryana) & The Team from PGI was lead by Dr. Richa Shrivastava, Associate Professor, OHSC, PGIMER, Chandigarh.

    Fellow Dr. R P Gupta interacted with the Students & informed them about the importance of Oral Health & how it is related to General Health. He also encouraged Children to maintain good Oral Hygiene by brushing teeth twice daily & preventing dental caries by limiting sugary, sticky food to not more than twice daily & by increasing the intake of fibrous food.

    Around 400 Students were screened for dental problems & will further receive free treatment. Free Tooth brushes & Tooth Pastes were distributed to all the Students by Health Department, District Panchkula (Haryana).

    Fellow Dr. Varun Bajaj also participated.

    27Mar, 2025
    WORLD ORAL HEALTH DAY CELEBRATING ON 20TH MARCH AT LALITA DEVI INSTITUTE OF MANANGEMENT STUDIES

    ICD Section IV (India, Nepal, SriLanka), organized an oral health and wellness awareness campaign at the Lalita Devi Institute of Management Studies for the staff of the college. An interactive oral health talk was conducted for 45 minutes, which was attended by over 50 staff members of the institute. A complete oral health checkup camp was conducted for the same, and sample distribution was done for the underprivileged staff members.

    This Seminar was conducted by Dr. Neha Gupta, Fellow of ICD Section VI (North Zone) and the program was supported by the Director of the institute, Mr. Pranav Mishra.

    27Mar, 2025
    Celebration  World Down Syndrome Day and Oral Health  Day on 21st March 2025 at GRID ,CHANDIGARH

    Department of Dentistry and Psychiatry of the Government Medical College and Hospital Sector 32 Chandigarh in collaboration with Oral Health Sciences Centre, PGIMER Chandigarh, International College of Dentists Section VI ( India, Sri Lanka and Nepal) and IDA Chandigarh State Branch celebrated the World Oral Health Day and World Down Syndrome Day on 21st March 2025 at the  Government Rehabilitation Institute for Intellectual Disabilities (GRIID) Sector 31,Chandigarh.

    A Dental check up camp was held for the children with Down Syndrome where they were examined and treatment was advised to them. The parents and teachers were also educated about specific aspects of preventive oral health care for these children.

    Prof SP Singh Head, OHSC PGIMER Chandigarh and President IDA Chandigarh State Branch interacted with the children and gave them preventive advise.Dr RP Gupta also graced the occasion and interacted with children.The team led by Dr Gurvanit Kaur Lehl from GMCH and Dr Richa Shrivastava from OHSC PGIMER Chandigarh examined the children and gave them preventive advise on brushing and dietary  restriction of sugars so that overall good oral health can be maintained. Free toothpastes and toothbrushes were distributed among the children.

    An enthusiastic dance performance was also given by the children. In all it was a very fruitful programme enjoyed by the children, the parents, teaching staff of the institute as well as the team of doctors.

    17Mar, 2025
    International Women’s Day

    ICD Section VI Eastern Zone has organised a oral health awareness programme and demonstrations of digital dentistry dedicated to female patients on occasion of International Women’s day on 8th March 2025 at .Hajipur Patna.

    The programme was well organised by ICD Fellow Dr Daya Shanker and Dr Shobna Chandra.

    More than 30 female patients were present in this event.

    17Mar, 2025
    Workshop on “Saving the natural tooth – Role of Conservative and Endodontics”, 5th March 2025

    The department of Conservative and Endodontics of K.D Dental College & Hospital under the banner of ICD, India- Srilanka-Nepal-Section VI Mathura organised two day event to celebrate Cons & Endo day on 5th March 2025 with the theme “SAVING THE NATURAL TOOTH- ROLE OF CONS & ENDO” with the motive of creating an awareness about the specialty to the patient and the dental community.

    To mark the occasion, the department organised various competitions on 4 march between the students like Graffiti and Poster making. On 5 march Rangoli, Reel making, face painting competitions were organised. Students participated with great enthusiasm and zeal.  Around 120 students took part in various activities. The celebration was a huge success with an overwhelming response from the students and faculty members from various departments.

    Principal and HOD of Department of Prosthodontic Dr.Manesh Lahori appreciated the program which was led by Dr Ajay Kumar Nagpal (HOD of Conservative and Endodontics) with other staff members Dr.Sunil Kumar, Dr Abhishek Sharma, Dr Mutiur Rehman and Dr Juhi Dubey. Postgraduates of the department marked there wonderful efforts to make this occasion a memorable one.

    Few activities were also organised for staff members on 5 march after the cake cutting ceremony like quiz & dumb charades. Around 40 faculty took part in these competitions.

    The winners of the competition were awarded.

    GRAFFITI                                          REEL MAKING

    1st Prize- B.D.S 3rd Year                     1st Prize – B.D.S 2nd Year

    2nd Prize- B.D.S 2nd year                   2nd Prize- B.D.S 2nd & 1st Year

    POSTER                                             RANGOLI

    1st Prize – B.D.S 1st year                     1st Prize- B.D.S 4th year

    2nd Prize – B.D.S 4thyear                    2nd Prize- B.D.S 2nd year

    The college plans to continue its efforts to promote oral health awareness throughout the year.

    This event was well appreciated by all students and faculty members.

    17Mar, 2025
    International College of Dentists Day on 06th March 2025

    International College of Dentists was formed in USA  in 1920 and gradually increased its presence globally, ICD Section VI was formed in 1964 including India, Srilanka and Nepal

    Presently Dr VS Kohli is President ICD Section VI, Dr Yogesh Virmani is Secretary General, Dr Anil Kohli is Council Member, Dr Meera Verma is immediate Past President Dr.S.M. Balaji is President Elect Dr Srikanth Desai is Regent South Zone, and Dr N Kannan is Deputy Regent South Zone.

    ICD Fellowship is an honor given in recognition of Dentists who have accomplished

     Academic Achievements, Research Work, Leadership,  Humanitarian Projects aimed at improving Health and Education for the People, Service to Profession and Service to the  Public.

    Healthy mouth and healthy teeth are important to do many important activities like Chewing food, tasting food, swallowing food, digesting food, having a good smile and good breath which helps us in having good self esteem, confidence in dealing with life, good socializing, ability to speak, sing and talk

    Edentulousness or lack of teeth is a very troublesome situation which badly lowers the quality of life one leads. Decayed teeth can cause tooth pain, swelling, difficulty in opening the mouth. Bleeding from gums, loosening of teeth, causes problems in eating, Chewing and speaking

    Habits like Tobacco, Arecanut, Pan Masala,Gutkha, Snuff Powder, Khaini, Jarda, Slaked lime in Pan, can damage mouth and cause Oral Cancer

    Oral health is very important in Pregnancy since dental pain and dental infections can cause low birth weight and even abortions

    Mathru seva pathakam introduced in Narayana Dental College and Hospital offers free Oral Health Screening done by Dr N Kannan Professor and Head, Oral Medicine and Radiology, Deputy Regent South Zone along with his team of doctors followed by free dental treatment. This helps in improving health of Pregnant ladies and child growing in their womb. Tobacco Cessation Clinic helps people to quit Tobacco habits. Screening for Oral Cancers helps in early detection and treatment of Oral Cancers.

    International Dentist Day is celebrated to Honor the  hardworking  Dentists and promote the significance of Oral Health and cleanliness among the Public

    Program was done in Dodla Lakshmi Narasa Reddy Government School with Oral Health Screening by Dr N Kannan Deputy Regent South Zone, ICD Section VI, Dr Srikanth Embeti ICD Fellow, Dr Akkireddy Rajsekhar Secretary IDA Nellore Branch, Dr Niranjan Babu, Treasurer IDA Nellore Branch, Dr Harsha CDH Co Chairman IDA Nellore Branch, Dr Javeed E.C. Member IDA Nellore Branch and Dr Kranthi for Children with Special Needs including Autistic, Down Syndrome, Hearing Impaired, Visual Impaired Children and followed by distribution of notebooks, pens, pencils, erasers, Oral hygiene kits and toys

    Special thanks to Mandal Education Officer P.V. Ratnam, Headmaster Sk Mastan, Teachers Ch.Seshamma, B Sreenivasa Reddy, K Chinnamma for facilitating, coordinating and Presiding over the function

    16Jan, 2025
    2 Guinness World Records

    ICD Section VI West zone Regent Dr Yogesh Chandarana and Dr Chandarana family recently received 2 Guinness World Records for the ‘Largest Collection of Toothbrushes’ and the ‘Largest Display of Toothbrushes’ in the World. Dr Yogesh Chandarana who has been collecting things related to Dentistry since 1975 as his hobby, started with collection of postal stamps on Dentistry and has over 7000 items in the form of India’s First Dental Museum (Dr Chandarana Dental Museum). His collection of toothbrushes includes toothbrushes made out of bone and having Badger and Horse tail hair bristles from the 1880’s. He also possess Cellulose, Hard rubber, wooden handle toothbrushes. His collection includes the world’s first commercially available electric toothbrush from Broxodent Squibb to the first cordless electric toothbrush from GE to the latest Amabrush. Totaling to 2371 toothbrushes he is the only dentist in the world to attain this feat. His Dental museum has earned a place in the India Book of records and Asia book of records.

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    12Jan, 2025
    Workshop on “Hard and Soft Tissue Grafting and Suturing Techniques”, New Delhi, 15th Dec 2024

    ICD, Section VI, North Zone organized a workshop on “Hard and Soft Tissue Grafting and Suturing Techniques” on 15th December 2024 in India Habitat Centre. Dr Sandeep Singh was the speaker.

    The lecture was attended by approximately 30 dental professionals, including practitioners, specialists, and academicians. The attendees engaged actively throughout the session. Key points are:

    1. Inadequate Alveolar-ridge width and height.
    2. Poor Soft tissue aesthetics
    3. Wound gaping after Augmentation

    Shall Share

    Choosing Augmentation material, Placement techniques, Flap Designing, Soft tissue harvesting, Suturing material and techniques

    ICD fellows Dr. Meera Verma (President), Dr. Sharad Kapoor (Vice President), Dr. Yogesh Kumar Virmani (Secretary General), Dr. Anil Kohli (Executive Councilmen) were present.

    24Oct, 2024
    Lecture on “Preventing Musculoskeletal Disorders”

    An evening lecture on “Preventing Musculoskeletal Disorders among Dentists” was held on October 7th at 7:00 pm at The LaLiT, located at Rajiv Gandhi IT Park, Chandigarh,  in collaboration with IDA Chandigarh State Branch, ICD North Zone Section VI, and Sensodyne . The event was delivered by Prof. Mandeep Dhillon (Ex HOD Orthopeadics PGIMER CHANDIGARH) from Fortis Mohali, a renowned expert in orthopedics, musculoskeletal health.and sports medicine .

    The lecture was attended by approximately 60 dental professionals, including practitioners, specialists, and academicians. The attendees engaged actively throughout the session, highlighting the importance of musculoskeletal health in dentistry, where long hours and improper posture can often lead to chronic issues.ICD fellows Dr. R.P Gupta,Dr. Ashish Gupta ,Dr. Arpit Gupta ,Dr .Gurvanit Lehl, Dr. Gurvinder S Dhamija,Dr. Mukesh  Dhameja, Dr. Varun Bajaj, Dr. Gunjan Pruthi were present.

    Key Highlights: Prof. Dhillon began the lecture by discussing the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among dentists, which are often caused by repetitive motions, poor ergonomic setups, and prolonged periods in static positions. He emphasized the need for awareness and early intervention to prevent the onset of these conditions.

    Key preventive strategies shared during the session included:

    * Proper ergonomic practices in the dental clinic setup.

    * Importance of regular physical exercises and stretches targeted at strengthening muscles and improving flexibility.

    * Techniques to ensure proper posture during patient treatments.

    Conclusion: The lecture was highly appreciated by the attendees for its practical relevance and Prof. Dhillon’s expertise in the field. The session successfully raised awareness about the impact of musculoskeletal disorders on dentists and provided actionable strategies for their prevention. The event was a successful collaboration between dental professionals and organizations focused on improving the well-being of the dental community.  Prof Ashima Goel  was awarded  with lifetime achievement award            presented to her by Dr. R.P GUPTA ( Past president  IDA CHANDIGARH) and Dr.Gurvanit Lehl (Past president IDA Chandigarh).

    Dr Guatam Munjal and Dr. Avninder Kaur were also awarded. The event concluded with vote of thanks.